It's time to take action

We challenge you to identify how you can create positive change through your engineering practice.

We are facing a climate emergency.

The response has been slow and we are now facing the likely possibility of catastrophic climate change.

The engineering community has a significant role to play in addressing this issue. It is vital that we take responsibility and use our skills and expertise to provide the leadership that is needed. Engineering is associated with half of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions; 515m tonnes of CO2e a year*, presenting a huge opportunity to have a positive impact.

What you can do

Engineers Without Borders UK wants to ensure that engineering serves all people and the planet better than every before. Taking action to address the climate emergency is a vital part of this.

During 20-27 September, global climate strikes will take place across the world. Young climate activists are highlighting the ongoing use of fossil fuels and the lack of policy in place to address sustainability and the future of our planet.**

During this time we challenge you to identify how you can create positive change through your engineering practice and take action:

15 years: Progress, perceptions and predictions
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Posted 9 months ago

As we look back over the last 15 years, we have spoken to just a few of the thousands who have been a part of our journey and who will be fundamental in galvanising the sector to create the change we critically need.

A Weekend Building Community Leaders
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Posted 9 months ago

Last week we hosted University Chapter committee members from across the UK at our Building Community Leaders training in London. Over the two action packed days we aimed to refine the students understanding on topics such as outreach, event organisation, the Designathon and much more.